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XXXIV

by James Joyce

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Sleep Now, O Sleep Now

Sleep now, O sleep now, O you unquiet heart! A voice crying “Sleep now” Is heard in my heart.

The voice of the winter Is heard at the door. O sleep, for the winter Is crying “Sleep no more.”

My kiss will give peace now And quiet to your heart⁠— Sleep on in peace now, O you unquiet heart!

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